Archive · 23 Sep 2025
WWE Changes Title Match Outcome, Cody Retains Championship
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre had a wrestling match where Cody Rhodes was supposed to lose the title to Drew McIntyre.
This was going to happen because of Randy Orton interfering.
But the people in charge of WWE decided to change their minds.
Instead, Cody Rhodes won the match, keeping his championship.
Now, Cody Rhodes will wrestle Seth Rollins at the Crown Jewel event.
Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre at Wrestlepalooza to retain his title.
The original plan was for Drew McIntyre to win the title.
Randy Orton was supposed to interfere, leading to McIntyre's victory.
WWE executives altered the planned outcome.
Cody Rhodes will face Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel.
- Who
- Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre
- What
- Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Undisputed Championship at Wrestlepalooza.
- When
- At Wrestlepalooza
- Where
- Indianapolis
- Why
- The WWE decided to have Rhodes retain the title.
Original Plan
Final Decision
Match Outcome
Original Plan
Drew McIntyre wins the title.
Final Decision
Cody Rhodes retains the title.
- Event
- Wrestlepalooza
- Match Outcome
- Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Undisputed Championship
- Opponents
- Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
- Proposed Finish
- Drew McIntyre to win title via Randy Orton interference
- Next Match
- Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel